I’ve always been obsessed with horror. From childhood, when I bunked with my siblings and primas, we told each other spooky stories in the middle of the night to rock ourselves to sleep. Every evening we would take turns telling stories, and the stories seemed to get scarier and scarier. When it was my night
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A simple Google search of “the best rom-coms of all time” will take you down a nostalgic hole of ’90s and early-’00s movies like “10 Things I Hate About You,” “While You Were Sleeping,” and “P.S. I Love You.” These classics, among many others, have shaped how we view love on screen. But through these
With a bassy voice and over a minimalist syncopated beat, Wilfredo “Willy” Aldarondo sings of lament. “The love of my life left for New York / my mom followed my aunt, to Florida they went/packing my bags, it’s my turn now / the plane landed, and no one clapped.” These are the opening lines of
We live in a society that insists if you work hard, you can probably achieve the goals you’ve set for yourself. But “Problemista,” the first feature film by writer and comedian Julio Torres, which is now in theaters worldwide, poses the question: is working hard always enough? Loosely based off of Torres’s own immigration experience,
Throughout her illustrious career, Thalia has proudly represented Mexican culture through her music, iconic looks, and unforgettable performances. With música Mexicana going global, the Mexican pop icon is tapping into the sounds of her roots through her new album “A Mucha Honra,” where she pays homage to the music of her country while embracing the
As the anniversary of Jennifer Lopez’s sixth studio album “Love?” approaches, it’s a fitting time to reflect on this album’s significance within J Lo’s career, its impact on fans, and its continued relevance in light of her recent endeavors. Released on April 29, 2011, “Love?” came at a time when Lopez was already a multifaceted
It’s a drizzly Thursday afternoon in New York City, and Nicki Nicole has spent most of her day answering back-to-back interview questions from journalists. For someone who just concluded a tour between Latin America and Europe, not to mention nine sold-out shows at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires, where more than 100,000 fans were
Courtesy of LG Global Life’s Good CampaignCourtesy of LG Global Life’s Good Campaign Willow Smith‘s “b i g f e e l i n g s” is the final song on her new album, “empathogen.” And, according to Smith, it’s “the most complex piece of music I’ve created in my entire career.” “Hopefully not the
It was Christmas 2021 when Ellie Wilcock started to experience an aching sensation on one side of her stomach. What she thought was a harmless UTI turned out to be an aggressive and advanced form of bowel cancer that at its worst covered 22cm by 22cm. The doctors thought it was inoperable, but through a
The fashion world is no stranger to recycling a trend, but the sudden return of this often-divisive Y2K dress is one you might not have had on your spring/summer 2024 bingo card. We’ve seen the revival of the capri pants, the ultra micro hot pants, high waists (hallelujah) and the controversial peplum silhouette over recent
Save when you shop for the best eyeshadow palettes with these Cult Beauty discount codes at checkout. 4. Best warm-tone eyeshadow palette Dior Backstage Eyeshadow Palette in Coral Neutrals Why we love it: For a warm, summer-ready palette, Dior’s Coral Neutrals are heavy on the sunshine, featuring warm-toned bronze, peach, rust, blush and more in
We put these mini hormone bombs into our bodies for decades, and we don’t know a smidgen of the science behind them – and that’s why women now need to be armed with more information about how hormones work in every form of contraception, from the pill to the patch, coil, injection and implant. Women
Sunscreens for dark skin have come a long way since the outdated formulas that would leave your skin feeling like you smothered it in multiple layers of Sudocrem (if you know, you know). Thankfully, the new and improved SPF iterations won’t have you looking like you’re cosplaying as Casper the Friendly Ghost. That said, even
Having worked as a buyer on the high street for more than two decades, when it comes to clothes, I know what sells – and how to sell it. Now, as the owner of Positive Retail, a resale brand stocking high-end clothes such as Prada, Burberry, Stella McCartney and Gucci, I get to see first-hand
Bottomless brunch is pretty much our favourite weekend pastime, and luckily for us, some of the very best, quirkiest and most fun restaurants in London offer boozy breakfast deals for you and your BFFs. To avoid those endless ‘Where shall we go for bottomless brunch?’ discussions in the WhatsApp group chat, simply bookmark this page
What would you say your relationship is like with social media? Before social media was a thing, the media loved the line that Kylie and I were “at each other” [fighting]. And that never went away until social media popped up, and you really could say what you wanted to say and be heard directly
FRIDAY MIDDAY: Universal’s The Fall Guy is coming in a little light right now at $10.4M today, including previews, for what’s looking like a $28M opening at 4,002 theaters, below its $35M projection. Many aren’t shocked: This is where action comedies open, and Fall Guy isn’t that far from the $30M starts of Paramount 2022
Bernard Hill died early on Sunday morning, his agent Lou Coulson confirmed. No cause has been given. He played Captain Edward Smith in the 1997 Oscar-winning film Titanic, and King Théoden in the Lord of the Rings. His breakout role was in BBC TV drama Boys from the Blackstuff, where he portrayed Yosser Hughes, a
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his government has voted to shut down Al Jazeera‘s offices, while the broadcaster condemned the move as “deceptive and slanderous.” “The government headed by me unanimously decided: the incitement channel Al Jazeera will be closed in Israel,” Netanyahu wrote on X/Twitter. He said in a statement, “Al Jazeera
Two weeks from today, finally, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will open its new permanent exhibition, Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital. For many, it amounts to an act of completion. A Hollywood film museum without a special tribute to Jewish roots has felt for the last two-and-a-half years like
Singer-songwriter Judee Sill packed a lot of living into her 35 years, much of it hard. Drugs, reform school, losing her father when she was just 8. Of her mother she said, “She was mean on top of being dumb.” In her late teens, in the early 1960s, she got involved with a bad hombre
A24’s I Saw The TV Glow beamed out one of the best limited openings of the year as the specialty market shows signs of life after a dreary April. The ‘90s era trans coming-of-age horror-thriller grossed $116.3k at four theaters in New York and LA for a per screen average of $29k for Jane Schoenbrun.
Women’s basketball interest is growing so fast, even the WNBA can’t keep up. On Friday night, the Chicago Sky faced the Minnesota Lynx in their preseason opener. The game was of major interest to followers of women’s basketball, as it featured the league debuts of prominent rookies Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso. The WNBA’s streaming
“My dream was to be married forever and grow old with this person. I did not want to be in this position, trust me.” So said Kyle Richards in February during an appearance on The Today Show. Unfortunately for the long-time reality star, this dream has not become a reality. While making the above statement,
Has Meghan Markle become a “total joke” in Hollywood? That’s the claim being made by a shocking new report from In Touch. Sources tell the outlet that Meghan’s stock has plummeted among her celebrity friends, due to her persistent efforts to build her personal brand. Meghan Markle chats with people inside the Drawing Room during
No one expected Taylor Swift to get with Matty Healy in 2023. But what’s even weirder is how much the fling seemed to matter to her. Many Swifties felt taken aback at how much of The Tortured Poets Department seemed to be all about Matty Healy. Taylor’s “dirtbag summer” with the notorious singer was an
In the summer of 2023, we heard a lot about Kim Kardashian’s crush on Tom Brady. That crush supposedly turned into the rich, hot, famous PILFs (with the P standing for “Parent”) dating for a bit. So, how come the super hot pair didn’t become a power couple?! Let’s take a look. Kim Kardashian attends
For years, Piers Morgan has been an outspoken critic of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Now, in an unprecedented display of pettiness, Morgan has advocated for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to be stripped of their titles. In an interview with Megyn Kelly, Morgan urged King Charles to punish his youngest son for disloyalty
Will Selena Gomez be attending the Met Gala with Benny Blanco? Selena Gomez has swapped one look for another over the years, but she she remains consistently gorgeous. That’s as true for her Met Gala appearances as anywhere else. Selena is a style inspiration. Fans always wonder what look Selena will wear if and when
Britney Spears pregnant?! Would now really be the right time for that?! She is already a mother of two and has expressed interest in another baby. So, we guess it’s natural for fans to wonder. Sure, beloved pop icon Britney is no longer married, no longer churning out new albums, and no longer under an